BMW 530
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,993 cc
X796 DJMMOT history
X796 DJM is a blue diesel BMW 530 first used on 4 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 217,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 217,353 mi
- At MOT on 28 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 8,280 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X796 DJM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- BMW
- Model
- 530
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 4 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X796 DJM was last recorded at 217,353 miles on 28 Mar 2024, 243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 217,110 miles · 14 Feb 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 243 miles
- Average per year
- 8,280 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 217,353 miles
- 2023 – 208,582 miles
- 2022 – 201,718 miles
- 2020 – 194,932 miles
- 2019 – 191,040 miles
- 2018 – 182,375 miles
- 2017 – 177,679 miles
- 2016 – 171,094 miles
- 2015 – 162,522 miles
- 2014 – 157,233 miles
- 2013 – 144,946 miles
- 2012 – 130,942 miles
- 2011 – 116,905 miles
- 2010 – 104,761 miles
- 2009 – 102,843 miles
- 2008 – 92,857 miles
- 2007 – 83,316 miles
- 2006 – 73,725 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass217,353 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2016
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2011
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
28 tests since 22 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,353 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 217,353 miles
- Test number
- 811465430028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail217,135 miles (+25)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,135 miles
- Test number
- 617764171035
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Fail217,110 miles (+8,528)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,110 miles
- Test number
- 235096475591
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass208,582 miles (+6,864)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 208,582 miles
- Test number
- 936522656422
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass201,718 miles (+6,786)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 201,718 miles
- Test number
- 231970220866
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective both deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass194,932 miles (+3,892)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 194,932 miles
- Test number
- 899700139220
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass191,040 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 191,040 miles
- Test number
- 133444446210
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail191,040 miles (+8,665)3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,040 miles
- Test number
- 309586325205
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass182,375 miles (+4,696)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 182,375 miles
- Test number
- 414065141934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,679 miles (+6,585)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 177,679 miles
- Test number
- 729414020724
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,094 miles (+8,572)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 171,094 miles
- Test number
- 687434906955
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- AdvisoryHeadlights misty
Pass162,522 miles (+5,289)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 162,522 miles
- Test number
- 209619695085
- NoteFront tyres worn inner tread (uneven wear)
- NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
Pass157,233 miles (+12,287)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 157,233 miles
- Test number
- 445857004162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,946 miles (+307)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 144,946 miles
- Test number
- 526949103166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,639 miles (+13,697)2 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,639 miles
- Test number
- 219842603483
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteFRONT PROPSHAFT DONAUGHT WEAR
- NoteNEAR SIDE REAR CHILD SEAT FITTED CANNOT FULLY CHECK SEAT BELT
Pass130,942 miles (+14,037)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 130,942 miles
- Test number
- 175606292062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- NoteNEAR SIDE REAR TYRE WEAR
Pass116,905 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 116,905 miles
- Test number
- 319862201101
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,905 miles (+12,144)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,905 miles
- Test number
- 226351401471
- FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,761 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 104,761 miles
- Test number
- 202290210156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,761 miles (+1,918)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,761 miles
- Test number
- 440900110197
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Pass102,843 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 102,843 miles
- Test number
- 902746309329
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,843 miles (+9,986)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,843 miles
- Test number
- 672066209361
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass92,857 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 92,857 miles
- Test number
- 300838818302
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Fail92,857 miles (+9,541)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,857 miles
- Test number
- 114938218326
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass83,316 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 83,316 miles
- Test number
- 633260517360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,316 miles (+9,591)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,316 miles
- Test number
- 904370417395
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass73,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 73,725 miles
- Test number
- 163956726333
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,725 miles1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,725 miles
- Test number
- 634516826340
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Questions about X796 DJM
- Does X796 DJM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X796 DJM expired on 27 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X796 DJM?
- The MOT on X796 DJM expired on 27 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X796 DJM done?
- X796 DJM was recorded at 217,353 miles at its MOT on 28 Mar 2024, an average of 8,280 miles a year.
- Has X796 DJM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X796 DJM has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on X796 DJM ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on X796 DJM find?
- X796 DJM passed its latest MOT on 28 Mar 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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